Looking for opportunities to help? Start here! Over the years the Social Action Committee has dealt with a number of community issues -- from helping Russian Jewish immigrants to cleaning up bike trails. If you don't find what you are looking for or would like more information, please contact our Social Action Chair. We are always looking for more volunteers and new ideas.
 On-Going Projects
Annual Backpack Project
Each year Congregation Beth Emek joins with an interfaith group to donate backpacks and school supplies to needy children in the Livermore public schools. We buy the packs and supplies, fill them, and deliver them directly to the children.
Annual Turkey Drive
Each year Congregation Beth Emek donates a number of turkey dinners to the needy of Alameda county.
Low Cost Senior Housing
Congregation Beth Emek is part of an interfaith group that oversees three low cost senior housing facilities in Livermore: Hillcrest Gardens, Vineyard Village, and Arbor Vista. At these facilities, the rents are subsidized by HUD.
Local Opportunities
 Tri-Valley Haven for Women
Volunteer and Donation Opportunities for the Tri-Valley Haven for Women.
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URJ Disaster Relief Fund
The Reform community has a long and strong history of generosity when floods or earthquakes devastate communities, when houses of worship burn in the fires of racial prejudice, when terrorism causes havoc, and when other disasters cause untold harm to people across the planet.
Visit the URJ's site to learn more about the Union of Reform Judaism's disaster relief efforts and how you can help.
Fair Trade Coffee, Tea & Chocolate
 For many of us, coffee is an essential part of community -- a warm, invigorating beverage to enjoy in the company of friends and neighbors. But it is also a vital source of income for thousands of small farmers and their families in some of the poorest countries in the world. And as the prices paid to coffee farmers have plummeted to historic lows, these communities have been devastated. more…
Fair Trade Order Form
Ethiopian Embroidery
 Need an idea for a unique gift? How about a beautiful hand-made Jewish Ethiopian Embroidery? In the heart of Ethiopia's capital, a compound houses 18,000 Jews who are unable to find work. To support themselves, they make these beautiful pillow cases and matzah covers. For Daniel Naito's Mitzvah Project, he has decided to sell these items and donate what is gained to a program that gives school-age children in the compound lunches for an entire year. For more details and ordering information, please visit Daniel's website. Thank you for your support.
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